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and in japan the fukushima nuclear facilities management has apologized for wrong reporting that radiation levels have topped ten million times the norm a mistake brought the music of a creation of origins to teams at the site. you're watching r t twenty four hour news live from the russian capital is seven am in moscow a very warm welcome libyan rebels advancing west towards the capital tripoli after further gains in the east of the country and they have retaken several strategic towns from broken off the forces but with the help of western lead. meanwhile nato has to assume control of the coalition military operation in libya from the u.s. . reports from tripoli. right most of sunday we saw these rebel fighters advancing with almost and lightning speed westwards through eastern libya they're now in the town of the bin jawad which is about a two hour drive from the city of sets and the reason why set is important is that this is the hometown of the libyan leader moammar gadhafi is where it is where he has his major supporter base now we know that the rebels along the way encountered very
and in japan the fukushima nuclear facilities management has apologized for wrong reporting that radiation levels have topped ten million times the norm a mistake brought the music of a creation of origins to teams at the site. you're watching r t twenty four hour news live from the russian capital is seven am in moscow a very warm welcome libyan rebels advancing west towards the capital tripoli after further gains in the east of the country and they have retaken several strategic towns from...
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japan. or the nuclear crisis in japan has put investors on edge heavily influencing its stock market and business in general. and tell us more about that and she joins us from the ask you are high on tell us how the stocks doing today at this point yes you are very far from perfect situation and their plan has directly affected the trading session today the asian markets started mixed in early trading on monday however at the moment all of them are trading in the red with japan's nikkei losing around one point. six percent meanwhile said that foreigners and short term investors may still be engaging dividend day buying as well as did buy but domestic investors in japan in japan have all probably already closed their positions ahead of the and of the fiscal year in march well know that the situation on the nuclear plant still remain still remains the main function for the markets. we are hearing there is some good news there was the country since reconstruction yes yes that's absolutely right
japan. or the nuclear crisis in japan has put investors on edge heavily influencing its stock market and business in general. and tell us more about that and she joins us from the ask you are high on tell us how the stocks doing today at this point yes you are very far from perfect situation and their plan has directly affected the trading session today the asian markets started mixed in early trading on monday however at the moment all of them are trading in the red with japan's nikkei losing...
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japan. where the latest from japan around the clock on air and online just. for the full. truth amidst any new. power plant the japanese. pull any way to. find out what. to say about the. a levels are held by. the japanese economy is only following the disaster will take years to recover but the human cost of the tragedy is beyond us but the stories of. everything except that it's all there with. some of the stories around the well at least fifty people are reported to have been killed in an explosion at an ammunition factory in southern yemen over ninety others have been injured the blast took place to the town of jawing could be heard ten miles away but paula had recently been raided by suspected al qaeda militants who classed with government forces. the italian prime minister is appearing at a close to a quarter hearing a book or robson charges silvio berlusconi is facing a trial linked to one of his media companies he's accused of inflating the price paid to buy television rights and then using the difference to fund political activities the pm is facing a total of fou
japan. where the latest from japan around the clock on air and online just. for the full. truth amidst any new. power plant the japanese. pull any way to. find out what. to say about the. a levels are held by. the japanese economy is only following the disaster will take years to recover but the human cost of the tragedy is beyond us but the stories of. everything except that it's all there with. some of the stories around the well at least fifty people are reported to have been killed in an...
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japan. of the nuclear crisis in japan has put investors on edge heavily influencing the stock market and business in general you can our tell us more about what you know what is in the business that hi to you how are the asian stocks are looking today hello there already so the asian markets have closed in the negative today the nikkei fallen monday around zero point six percent and as concerns about the crippled nuclear plant in japan remain the key focus for investors and analysts by the way say the foreigners and short term investors may play the major all the while domestic investors in japan probably already closed their positions ahead of the end of the fiscal year in march and nevertheless the situation at the nuclear plant will remain the main factor the main concern for the markets understood we do hear there is some good news as the country plans its reconstruction that's right no serious metal market is expected to enjoy the rise as it's been supported by the prospect of reconstru
japan. of the nuclear crisis in japan has put investors on edge heavily influencing the stock market and business in general you can our tell us more about what you know what is in the business that hi to you how are the asian stocks are looking today hello there already so the asian markets have closed in the negative today the nikkei fallen monday around zero point six percent and as concerns about the crippled nuclear plant in japan remain the key focus for investors and analysts by the way...
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ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television -- broadcasts and television about japan and politicianings must not revert to business as usual. the federal government must not revert to business as usual. and has not done so. yes, it remains true -- it remains true such enormous earthquakes and tsunamis as they have hit japan in all probability and according to all scientific expectations are not going to apply to us. and the same is true of health consequences of the nuclear catastrophe in japan. it's not going to apply to germany. in all probability. we are too far removed from the location of the catastrophe. and yes, it remains true.
ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television...
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japan. now we are updating you on the latest from japan around the clock on air and of course on line just happy to are. on the fence and the crisis. minister the nuclear scare by the fukushima power plant the world isn't giving the japanese. at all any radiation actually reaching your. final experts have to say about the danger to both health and the environment. the japanese economy is on ice and means it was off and will take years to recover but a human cost of the tragedy is beyond us we have the stories of those who lost everything except that lots of it's all that. talk. it's the secret incursion into the country. it's the invasion by means of. tradition the language is really. just the best compete the beat. and culture. the thing is the have the dunes are still unaware of what's going on in their land still ask me why do you. think i don't know anything about the alaska. on our cheap. wealthy british style some time to. market why not. come to. find out what's really happening to th
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japan. well the disaster in japan has left many companies they're facing difficulties with stark consequences for global production chains call make his are among the worst affected as the supply of components dries up for you there chevelle of though he does more now we're going to be live from the business does how is the global call market affected by what's happening in japan gaz the disaster in japan could reduce global competition by about thirty percent that's according to the latest research from consulting and automakers in other countries can suffer from a lack of spare costs produced in japan and some european comic is have already cut their production. abets you do we have it there is some good news is the plan this reconstruction has indeed. it is expecting to enjoy the rise actually as it's been supported by the. reconstruction of japan and that will definitely have a positive in russian producer the russian markets and metal stalks were among the leading among the leaders of t
japan. well the disaster in japan has left many companies they're facing difficulties with stark consequences for global production chains call make his are among the worst affected as the supply of components dries up for you there chevelle of though he does more now we're going to be live from the business does how is the global call market affected by what's happening in japan gaz the disaster in japan could reduce global competition by about thirty percent that's according to the latest...
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kesennuma japan. now the nuclear crisis in japan has put investors on edge heavily influencing its stock market and business in general. tell us more about that as she joins us from the business desk. so that's right this is haitian the fukushima power plant and another radiation leak last week and how directly affected the trading session today asian markets started unmixed. early trading on monday how at the moment all of the trading in the red was japan's nikkei closed by now lost around zero. six percent meanwhile say that the soreness and short term investors may play a major role that while domestic investors in japan already closed their positions ahead of the end of the fiscal year in march by the way this iteration on the nuclear plant will remain the main factor for the markets or you but we do hear that there are some good news for the country since reconstruction well that's right the base metal market is expected to be enjoyed the rise things supported by the prospect of reconstruction of
kesennuma japan. now the nuclear crisis in japan has put investors on edge heavily influencing its stock market and business in general. tell us more about that as she joins us from the business desk. so that's right this is haitian the fukushima power plant and another radiation leak last week and how directly affected the trading session today asian markets started unmixed. early trading on monday how at the moment all of the trading in the red was japan's nikkei closed by now lost around...
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japan. we'll get more on the situation in japan on our web site of course all to you dot com there's a full comical of events from when the country was hit by ideas quake and tsunami the current. crisis is spreading internationally now japan is having trouble with exports and people big boots may spread radioactive contamination also online. seismologists sound the alarm to japan is dissolved or is just the start of a decade of trouble all from the pacific ring of fire. and kind of secularism other international news is making headlines this hour now the explosion at an ammunitions factory in southern yemen has killed at least seventy eight people and injured nearly one hundred others the plant had been raided by suspected al qaeda militants who clashed with government forces it was apparently then looted by civilians medical and security officials say many women and children are among the victims. italy's prime minister is appearing at cool hearings where he faces corruption charges silvio
japan. we'll get more on the situation in japan on our web site of course all to you dot com there's a full comical of events from when the country was hit by ideas quake and tsunami the current. crisis is spreading internationally now japan is having trouble with exports and people big boots may spread radioactive contamination also online. seismologists sound the alarm to japan is dissolved or is just the start of a decade of trouble all from the pacific ring of fire. and kind of secularism...
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japan. but you get more on the situation in japan while website. there is a full court account of events from when the country was hit by the way. the color of. my skin square internationally now having trouble with exports as people feed goods made spread radioactive contamination also online five colleges sound the alarm the japan example is just the start of a dedicated. from the pacific ring of fire. now in just a few minutes the russian presidential advisor on afghanistan tells us that the nato mission days on course to bring nothing but misery to the troubled country first lady is going to update. welcome to business r.t. good to have your company in the year disaster in japan could reduce global car production by thirty percent that's according to the latest research from i.h.s. consulting many japanese carmakers are holding work at the local factories with producers in other countries suffering from a lack of components being distributed consulting says while companies currently have some reserves they could be used up by mid april if autom
japan. but you get more on the situation in japan while website. there is a full court account of events from when the country was hit by the way. the color of. my skin square internationally now having trouble with exports as people feed goods made spread radioactive contamination also online five colleges sound the alarm the japan example is just the start of a dedicated. from the pacific ring of fire. now in just a few minutes the russian presidential advisor on afghanistan tells us that the...
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said numa japan and we are updating you around the clock on what's happening in japan right now also at r.t. dot com you can trace back the events of the earthquake disaster and. look into the radiation warnings from the fukushima reactors nuclear experts explain the danger levels to both health and the environment and find out if you might be affected. callahan's economy has been crippled by the disaster and will take years to recover human cost of the tragedy is much harder to calculate we have. to survive those stories online for you at the top cop. wealthy british style holds. on to the title of. markets why not scandals. find out what's really happening to the global economy in the kinds of reports on r.g.p. . if. soon which brightened. soon from phones to christians. who threw stones on t.v. dot com. we'll. bring you the latest in science and technology from around russia. we've got the future covered. download the official antti application on the phone oh i pod touch from the i choose ops to. launch all cheesed life on the go. video on demand on t.v.'s money fuel costs and al
said numa japan and we are updating you around the clock on what's happening in japan right now also at r.t. dot com you can trace back the events of the earthquake disaster and. look into the radiation warnings from the fukushima reactors nuclear experts explain the danger levels to both health and the environment and find out if you might be affected. callahan's economy has been crippled by the disaster and will take years to recover human cost of the tragedy is much harder to calculate we...
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japan. now we're updating you on the latest from japan on air and online just head over to r.t. dot com for the full chronicle of events and the crisis stricken country of the nucleus sparked by the fukushima power plant of the world isn't giving the japanese the cold shoulder any radiation actually reaching your home we're going to find out what nuclear experts have to say about the danger levels to both health and the environment. and the japanese economy is on. it's news following the disaster and will take years to recover but the human cost of the tragedy is beyond estimate we have the stories of those who lost a virtually everything except their lives it's all there for you twenty four seven . at odds huta. there is not enough space for them on the ground. zero down to. get things nonexistent under the sun. through the gap of adrenaline to. discover a deeply hidden secrets. they are seeking to. find . and even. talking to god. from. under the ground in. culture is that so much of a given to each musician apparently trying to hide from the marquesas would be a would be in t
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cities tonight holding vigils for the people of japan. it begins at 7:00 tonight right across from city hall. the vigil is to show solidarity with the people of japan and call for the end of nuclear power. today is the 32nd an verse i have -- anniversary of the three mile accident. >>> a fundraiser in napa raised $20,000 for the victim in japan. 200 people attended last nights event. that included performances and a silent auction. napa and japan have been center cities since the early 70s. >>> san diego police are trying to find out why a sailboat capsized killing two men. it happened yesterday afternoon around 5:00 in the san diego harbor. all ten people that were on board were pulled from the water. two men were pronounced dead at the scene. the other eight were taken to local hospitals but police say none of the injuries is serious. >>> the disappearance of 24- year-old woman from a cruise ship in mexico has sparked an international investigation. rebecca of england was last seen on monday where he lived and worked as a crew member. t
cities tonight holding vigils for the people of japan. it begins at 7:00 tonight right across from city hall. the vigil is to show solidarity with the people of japan and call for the end of nuclear power. today is the 32nd an verse i have -- anniversary of the three mile accident. >>> a fundraiser in napa raised $20,000 for the victim in japan. 200 people attended last nights event. that included performances and a silent auction. napa and japan have been center cities since the early...
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japan. you can get more in the situation in japan on our website at www dot com has a full chronicle of events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami the consequences of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan is having trouble with exports of people goods may spread radioactive contamination. at the moment on the web site seismologists japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble from the pacific rim. well before the business news with a quick look at some other international news making headlines this hour an explosion at a weapons factory in southern yemen has killed over one hundred people including children dozens of others have been injured the plant seized by militants a clash with government forces it was then looted by civilians meanwhile anti-government protests continue to shape the country as thousands rallied in the capital monday comes a day after the president scrapped his offer to quit by the end of the year. the ministers appeare
japan. you can get more in the situation in japan on our website at www dot com has a full chronicle of events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami the consequences of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan is having trouble with exports of people goods may spread radioactive contamination. at the moment on the web site seismologists japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble from the pacific rim. well before the business news with a quick look...
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japan. russian emergency crews who recently returned from tsunami devastated japan have been sung for their efforts by president medvedev here for the kremlin and praised the crew for the work they undertook the president rushes help meant a great deal of the relations with japan a total of two hundred fifty five workers were sent to the country in the aftermath of the tragedy to help with the relief effort it was the largest group of all the foreign crew sent to the stricken areas. more the situation in japan via our website of course i want you dot com has a full chronicle of events from where the country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami the consequence if you like this spreads internationally now to fans having trouble with exports as people fear goods may spread radioactive contamination also online seismologists sound the alarm to japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble on the pacific ring of fire. ok let's have a look at some other international news that's makin
japan. russian emergency crews who recently returned from tsunami devastated japan have been sung for their efforts by president medvedev here for the kremlin and praised the crew for the work they undertook the president rushes help meant a great deal of the relations with japan a total of two hundred fifty five workers were sent to the country in the aftermath of the tragedy to help with the relief effort it was the largest group of all the foreign crew sent to the stricken areas. more the...
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far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. and developing nations such as china and india are moving quickly to catch up.chinese are currently building 100 new reactors. last year, president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind as america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for american consumers. rob and peggy. >> all right. >>> in other news, officials don't know why a sailboat capsized in san diego bay late yesterday afternoon. two men drowned and at least seven other people were thrown into the water. harbor police and firefighters and coast guard arrived. >>> also, seven woodstock, ontario, residents are now missing. and authorities hope they weren't home when an explosion leveled their apartment building. police and firefighters still have not been able to go in and look for victims just yet. but they'd say they'd be surprised if there aren't any fatalities. >>> now for this mo
far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. and developing nations such as china and india are moving quickly to catch up.chinese are currently building 100 new reactors. last year, president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind as america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for american consumers. rob and peggy. >> all right. >>> in...
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come >>vicki: another quick action on the alert in japan. were showing you how japan is responding. stanley roberts is the streets and one peninsula city to find out why some people are putting pedestrians in peril. >>pam: now, here is stanley roberts, with some people behaving badly. >>stanley: (sirens) >>stanley: police conducted the city of belmont. a town that averages three pedestrian collisions per from belmont, foster city, millbrae, berlin game, san sheriff's office. a police decoys' simply walks back and forth across the street and the crosswalk to see if drivers will stop. some drivers did stop, there were quite a few that did not. >> a pedestrian violation back there, did you see the crosswalk? >>stanley: took place at multiple locations around belmont. when pedestrians cross the street you have to stop. >>stanley: officers also set up another location, that one ended abruptly. when this suv rear ended this pickup truck because the pickup truck stopped for the pedestrian but the s u v did not. another location was at elmer street. >> i stopped you for violating the pedest
come >>vicki: another quick action on the alert in japan. were showing you how japan is responding. stanley roberts is the streets and one peninsula city to find out why some people are putting pedestrians in peril. >>pam: now, here is stanley roberts, with some people behaving badly. >>stanley: (sirens) >>stanley: police conducted the city of belmont. a town that averages three pedestrian collisions per from belmont, foster city, millbrae, berlin game, san sheriff's...
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japan. well by the way you can get more on the situation in japan on our website dot com we have a full chronicle of events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami the consequences of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan's having trouble with exports as people goods may spread radioactive contamination you can read all about that on our web site. seismologists say that japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble from the pacific. let's have a quick look at some other international news that's making headlines this hour an explosion at an ammunitions factory in southern yemen is now thought to have killed one hundred ten people and left dozens of others wounded the plan to be raided by suspected al qaeda militants who clashed with government forces it was apparently looted by civilians medical and security officials say many women and children are among the victims. italy's prime minister has appeared in court hearings where he faces corruption
japan. well by the way you can get more on the situation in japan on our website dot com we have a full chronicle of events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami the consequences of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan's having trouble with exports as people goods may spread radioactive contamination you can read all about that on our web site. seismologists say that japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble from the pacific. let's have a...
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in light of recent events in japan. the labor leader asks the prime minister for an update in libya and whether arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. . . >> will [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> we will look at this in terms of foreign policy and military equipment as well. i would say that the strategic security review, the whole pred indication of -- predication of it was that we should be able to go anywhere in the world with special focus on things like transport. if there are further lessons to learn, we should learn them. >> as we look at japan and watch their horror unfold it is not just earthquakes and tsunami that can threaten a nuclear reactor. does the prime minister agree that what happened here will have consequences for the nuclear power in the u.k.? >> we want to join the gentle lady in sending our condolences to japan. we must learn everything we can learn, and that's why we are looking at this issue. the stations we have in britain are a different ty
in light of recent events in japan. the labor leader asks the prime minister for an update in libya and whether arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. . . >> will [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> we will look at this in terms of foreign policy and military equipment as well. i would say that the strategic security review, the whole pred indication of -- predication of it was that we should be able to go anywhere in the world with...
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japan. by the way you can get more on the situation in japan on our website it's all too dot com has a full chronicle of the events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and the. consequences of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan is having trouble with experts and people fear good may spread radioactive contamination also on the web sites seismologists be alarmed at japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble from the pacific. available to. just a few minutes from now we'll be talking to the russian presidential advisor on afghanistan he tells us that the nato mission there is not helping bring peace to the troubled country but first this business update that's with dimitri that's next. welcome to the program it's good to have your company russian oil giant forced nafta and pipeline not being transnet they want to take china's national petroleum corporation caught as they await forty million dollars they say the firm has failed to pay for january oil
japan. by the way you can get more on the situation in japan on our website it's all too dot com has a full chronicle of the events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and the. consequences of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan is having trouble with experts and people fear good may spread radioactive contamination also on the web sites seismologists be alarmed at japan's disaster is just the start of a decade of trouble from the pacific. available to. just a few...
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levels at japan's crippled nuclear power plant reach record highs. and traces of radiation show up in massachusetts' rain water. >>> and if the slipper fits. virginia commonwealth university makes a stunning cinderella run virginia commonwealth university makes a stunning cinderella run to the final four. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody, good to see you on this monday. i'm terrell brown in for betty nguyen. we begin in libya this morning, under an umbrella of international air strikes, rebel forces are moving west this morning towards the capital of tripoli. allied air raids targeted moammar gadhafi's hometown sirte. there are unconfirmed reports that the city has fallen into rebel hands. earlier, rebel forces regained control of two key oil ports, ras lanuf and brega. nato is assuming command of all aerial operations in libya from the u.s. and tonight president obama will address the nation to discuss the u.s. mission in libya. joel brown is in washington with more. joel, good morning to you. >> terrell, good morning to you. whi
levels at japan's crippled nuclear power plant reach record highs. and traces of radiation show up in massachusetts' rain water. >>> and if the slipper fits. virginia commonwealth university makes a stunning cinderella run virginia commonwealth university makes a stunning cinderella run to the final four. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody, good to see you on this monday. i'm terrell brown in for betty nguyen. we begin in libya this morning, under an umbrella...
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japan. russia emergency crews who recently returned from tsunami devastated japan have been thanked for their efforts by president he hosted a reception for them at the kremlin and praised the crew for the work they aren't a turk the president said russia's help makes a great deal in relations with japan live two hundred and fifty five workers were sent to the country in the aftermath of the tragedy to help with relief efforts it was the largest group of all the foreign crew sent to the stricken areas. to get more on the situation in japan do you go to our web site dot com has a full chronicle of events from when the country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami the concept of the nuclear crisis spread internationally now japan's having trouble with exports as people feared goods may spread radioactive contamination also online. seismologists sound the alarm but to bounce disaster is just the start of the decade of trouble from the pacific grid when. a brief look now at some other internatio
japan. russia emergency crews who recently returned from tsunami devastated japan have been thanked for their efforts by president he hosted a reception for them at the kremlin and praised the crew for the work they aren't a turk the president said russia's help makes a great deal in relations with japan live two hundred and fifty five workers were sent to the country in the aftermath of the tragedy to help with relief efforts it was the largest group of all the foreign crew sent to the...
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. >>> new information tonight about the nuclear power plant in japan. what a report says about the company that operating that plant and the companies assessment of a possible disaster. the 10:00 news continues in 90 seconds. >>> an elderly man is recovering from his injuries after his newspaper exploded. vacaville police say someone planted a bomb in the man's paper. debra villalon talked with worried neighbors who were forced to evacuate. >> reporter: news chopper 2 was overhead as investigators swarmed vacaville looking for more explosives like the one that injured a resident this morning. >> blew off some of his fingers and hit his leg. he looked conscious but he was hurt. >> reporter: neighbors thought the boom they heard was a gunshot. as they evacuated, rumors flew that it was a pipe bomb or an acid bomb inside a soda bottle. none of that confirmed by authorities. >> we are not sure what it was at this point. >> how was it disguised? >> it was wrapped in a newspaper. >>> federal atf agents used x- ray, other front yards were searched. and an auto
. >>> new information tonight about the nuclear power plant in japan. what a report says about the company that operating that plant and the companies assessment of a possible disaster. the 10:00 news continues in 90 seconds. >>> an elderly man is recovering from his injuries after his newspaper exploded. vacaville police say someone planted a bomb in the man's paper. debra villalon talked with worried neighbors who were forced to evacuate. >> reporter: news chopper 2...
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another earthquake in japan, it triggered a tsunami advisory. this camera shaking and the advisory warning popping up. it struck yesterday afternoon off the coast of japan's largest island. the same coast line took the brunt of the 9.0 damage that hit earlier in the month. >> mark: today is the 32nd anniversary of the worst nuclear anniversary of the three mile island can't plant had them all down. small amounts of radiation had escaped and nobody was immediately heard of the accident had an impact on the nuclear industry at the time. the accident is marked each year with the vigil, this year it will be dedicated to the japan earthquake and tsunami. we will be right back alive look from san francisco, and no rain in traffic is moving smoothly. this is your captain speaking, we are fourteenth in line for takeoff. looks like it's bumper to bumper on the interstate. i gotta get to cleveland! remove your belt, your watch, your shoes. i wonder what gas costs today. seven dollars for a pillow! an extra bag costs what? i hate traffic! ♪ [ child ] the
another earthquake in japan, it triggered a tsunami advisory. this camera shaking and the advisory warning popping up. it struck yesterday afternoon off the coast of japan's largest island. the same coast line took the brunt of the 9.0 damage that hit earlier in the month. >> mark: today is the 32nd anniversary of the worst nuclear anniversary of the three mile island can't plant had them all down. small amounts of radiation had escaped and nobody was immediately heard of the accident had...
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workers at the fukushima nuclear plant in northern japan are frantically trying to dispose of radioactive water after officials warned of the surrounding sea water and soil that is contaminated elsewhere japanese authorities are becoming overwhelmed by the massive number of tsunami and earthquake victims in need of burial with the death toll estimated at ten thousand so far and more stillness. next our financial analyst max kaiser explains just how much the u.s. military operation in libya will cost america and how the country can survive this . we'll. bring you the latest in science and technology from around russia. we've got the future covered. max kaiser welcome to the kaiser report listen to the own kin and hear that these are the so over the cars are oh yeah twenty solar chargers these are now available and being available training all over the world that's right people are joining the silver liberation army and they are basically financing the global insurrection with the. yeah. let's bring in stacy herbert max kaiser there's a war on and in that case you can never have enough arms
workers at the fukushima nuclear plant in northern japan are frantically trying to dispose of radioactive water after officials warned of the surrounding sea water and soil that is contaminated elsewhere japanese authorities are becoming overwhelmed by the massive number of tsunami and earthquake victims in need of burial with the death toll estimated at ten thousand so far and more stillness. next our financial analyst max kaiser explains just how much the u.s. military operation in libya will...
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the tsunami was alerted in japan only not the u.s.. the crisis at the nuclear power plant continues to expand. regulators say the radiation levels in the water is thousands times higher than usual. they say report last night that levels for 10 million times normal or false. crews tried to cool the plant, radiation is seeping into seawater raising levels they're enforcing nearby countries like china to search for radiation. the nuclear leak may have reached all the way across the pacific ocean to the u.s. atlantic coast. rainwater in massachusetts has been found to have increased level of radiation. if the health department said that likely came from the nuclear power plant. authorities say the levels are low and on likely to cause any health problems. the will continue testing for several days. >>brian: your san francisco this evening, market street were we had a little bit of light rain only 500 some of an inch. no problems from this week's system that came in from this evening. a few showers of there for now, they should be wrapping
the tsunami was alerted in japan only not the u.s.. the crisis at the nuclear power plant continues to expand. regulators say the radiation levels in the water is thousands times higher than usual. they say report last night that levels for 10 million times normal or false. crews tried to cool the plant, radiation is seeping into seawater raising levels they're enforcing nearby countries like china to search for radiation. the nuclear leak may have reached all the way across the pacific ocean...
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more disturbing developments about the crisis in japan. the latest on the testing of radiation levels. >>> also, how the crisis in japan is directly affecting the united states. it is 8:43. let's bring you up to date on top stories right now we're following for you. police are warning everybody, watch out for suspicious packages. after a man picking up a sunday newspaper was seriously hurt when explosives inside the paper blew up. still not clear if the victim was specifically targeted. >>> president obama will address the nation this afternoon in a televised nationwide speech at 4:30:00 p.m. he'll explain the u.s. military involvement in libya. the president's speech comes as rebels in libya are gaining momentum in their fight against qaddafi. the city of capatola is hoping funding could come soon after a second day of flooding over the weekend. the capatola city council held a meeting yesterday and declared a local state of emergency. that's the first step in getting help from fema. >>> new this morning, the united nations is observing s
more disturbing developments about the crisis in japan. the latest on the testing of radiation levels. >>> also, how the crisis in japan is directly affecting the united states. it is 8:43. let's bring you up to date on top stories right now we're following for you. police are warning everybody, watch out for suspicious packages. after a man picking up a sunday newspaper was seriously hurt when explosives inside the paper blew up. still not clear if the victim was specifically...
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voter fears over what's happened in japan was the dominant issue. before the election, merkel had ordered a review of nuclear power in germany. she said today the review will go forward. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to jeff. >> brown: japan's nuclear troubles grew worse still today, even as confirmed deaths from the earthquake and tsunami topped 11,000. officials reported radioactive water has spread beyond a damaged reactor building, and radiation has also gotten into the ground. smoke rising from parts of the fukushima dai-ichi plant was the most visible sign of ongoing trouble, but the real threat lay beyond public view at unit 2 highly radioactive water, first discovered last week, has now escaped the reactor containment building. it was found today in deep utility trenches used for pipes and wiring with an opening just 180 feet from the sea. water has also pooled inside the reactor's basement where radiation levels were measured at 100,000 times above normal. the japanese government acknowledged its likely the reactor su
voter fears over what's happened in japan was the dominant issue. before the election, merkel had ordered a review of nuclear power in germany. she said today the review will go forward. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to jeff. >> brown: japan's nuclear troubles grew worse still today, even as confirmed deaths from the earthquake and tsunami topped 11,000. officials reported radioactive water has spread beyond a damaged reactor building, and radiation has also gotten...
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the after shock hit the same area of japan's northeast coast. but this time, the tsunami warning was canceled. >>> also today japanese officials said radiation from that damaged nuclear plant is spreading to sea water and soil. the sea water closest to the plant has 1800 times the normal levels of radiation. workers there are raising to pump out the radio active water inside the plant. the water has to be removed before any work can continue to power up that plants cooling system. >>> president obama makes his case tonight for u.s. military involvement in libya. how the president will try to appease his critics. >>> also the local woman at the center of a walmart lawsuit about to be heard by the supreme court. >>> good morning, to you welcome back. tonight president obama speaks to the nation about the action in libya. scott mcfarland is live to tell us what is at stake for the president. >> reporter: the president makes his speech from the national defense university here in washington, d.c.. it comes ten days after the military action began in
the after shock hit the same area of japan's northeast coast. but this time, the tsunami warning was canceled. >>> also today japanese officials said radiation from that damaged nuclear plant is spreading to sea water and soil. the sea water closest to the plant has 1800 times the normal levels of radiation. workers there are raising to pump out the radio active water inside the plant. the water has to be removed before any work can continue to power up that plants cooling system....
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in the recent events in japan. labor leader ed miliband as the prime minister for an update on the situation in libya and other arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. >> this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i thank the prime minister for the answer and associate myself, and all on this side of the house, with his moving tribute to providential crier. the prime minister has taken the right decision to extend the life of the nimrod's and hms cumberland so that our armed forces remain eager to protect in this conflict. he knows the uncertainty we now face, so will he, in due course, extend that rethink of our defense to abilities? >> obviously we should be able to deploy at speed anywhere in the world with flexible on forces with particular emphasis on transport and on things like special forces. i think we did anticipate the sorts of things we're doing now but if there
in the recent events in japan. labor leader ed miliband as the prime minister for an update on the situation in libya and other arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. >> this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i thank the prime minister for the answer and associate myself, and all on this side of the house, with his moving tribute to...
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plus new possible fallout from the crisis in japan. scientists are keeping an eye on bay area drinking water. what they are testing today to determine if our water is safe. >>> we have chopper 2 over the scene so we want to take you there. you can see that is the remnants of this accident we have been telling but in tiburon. again, authorities are telling us that that truck lost its brakes. we'll continue to follow this throughout the day. >>> our next newscast is ktvu channel 2news at 5:00. that's it for us at noon. have a great day, everyone. >> caption colorado, llc comments@captioncolorado.com
plus new possible fallout from the crisis in japan. scientists are keeping an eye on bay area drinking water. what they are testing today to determine if our water is safe. >>> we have chopper 2 over the scene so we want to take you there. you can see that is the remnants of this accident we have been telling but in tiburon. again, authorities are telling us that that truck lost its brakes. we'll continue to follow this throughout the day. >>> our next newscast is ktvu channel...
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. >>> new reports indicate the level of radiation near a damaged power plant in japan. is getting worse. >>> and yemen's president recalls calls to step down in spite of his own promises to quit. more on in the latest turmoil if the middle east. >>> be prepared to pay more when you go shopping if the bay area. sales taxes will go up on friday in several communities. the tax hike may trigger some short-term sales for bay area businesses. >> reporter: every dollar counters when you're buying big ticket items, and so when you talk about a sales tax increase, some consumers may be persuaded to hurry up and buy before it goes into place. >> some will rationalize buying things now to save that 1% and so i think there will be some sneaking in purchases, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to be aware of that. p.m. >> reporter: the hike will go into effect on april 1st in several bay area cities. that means sales tax rates at 10% or higher. a consumer psychologist says that there will be a long-term effect on spending. >> you know, that 10% mark is really a threshold for consumers, a
. >>> new reports indicate the level of radiation near a damaged power plant in japan. is getting worse. >>> and yemen's president recalls calls to step down in spite of his own promises to quit. more on in the latest turmoil if the middle east. >>> be prepared to pay more when you go shopping if the bay area. sales taxes will go up on friday in several communities. the tax hike may trigger some short-term sales for bay area businesses. >> reporter: every dollar...
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and japan's nuclear troubles grew worse still. officials reported radioactive water has spread beyond a damaged reactor building, and plutonium has gotten into the ground. and to hari sreenivasan, for what's on the newshour online. hari? >> sreenivasan: there's more on the life of geraldine ferraro, including remembrances from gwen and judy on this week's political checklist. on patchwork nation, dante chinni maps access to broadband internet access in different community types across the u.s. and jeffrey kaye blogs about his experience with censorship at an airport newsstand in china. all that and more is on our web site, newshour.pbs.org. gwen? >> ifill: and that's the newshour for tonight. on tuesday, miles o'brien reports from chernobyl, 25 years after the nuclear accident there. i'm gwen ifill. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. we'll see you again soon for the president's address on libya. that's live at 7:30 p.m. eastern, streaming online and on many pbs stations. and of course we'll be back here tomorrow evening. for now, th
and japan's nuclear troubles grew worse still. officials reported radioactive water has spread beyond a damaged reactor building, and plutonium has gotten into the ground. and to hari sreenivasan, for what's on the newshour online. hari? >> sreenivasan: there's more on the life of geraldine ferraro, including remembrances from gwen and judy on this week's political checklist. on patchwork nation, dante chinni maps access to broadband internet access in different community types across the...
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far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. developing nations such as china and india are moving quickly to catch up. the chinese are building 100 reactors. last year president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind if america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power, it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for american consumers. rob and peggy? >>> seven people are missing after an apartment building exploded in ontario. canadian police and firefighters have not been able to get into the rubble to search for victims. they hope the seven missing residents were not home at the time of the blast which happened yesterday morning. that building uses electric heat. although some residents say they did smell gas, woodstock is about 135 miles northeast of detroit. >>> the supreme court is poised to weigh in on what could be the largest class-action suit ever. retail giant walmart is accused of discriminating against female employees and
far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. developing nations such as china and india are moving quickly to catch up. the chinese are building 100 reactors. last year president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind if america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power, it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for american consumers. rob and peggy? >>> seven people are missing after an...
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kesennuma japan let's take a brief look at some other headlines from around the world now. at least one hundred people have been killed in an explosion at a munitions factory in southern yemen with dozens hurt the plant had earlier been seized by a militant group and looted by civilians with a cigarette thought to have sparked the massive blast it comes as anti-government protests continue to rock the country with thousands of rallying in the capital sanaa in monday alone the most recent protests came as the western backed dictator president on a promise to step down by the end of the year. italian prime minister silvio berlusconi has been in court in milan on monday in relation to tax fraud charges he's calling the accusations that he hid profits from his mediaset company ridiculous despite being involved in four high profile prosecutions including one for allegedly paying for sex with an underage girl berlusconi's first court appearance in almost eight years he denies all charges and is accusing the judges involved of a conspiracy to discredit him. germany's anti-nuclear
kesennuma japan let's take a brief look at some other headlines from around the world now. at least one hundred people have been killed in an explosion at a munitions factory in southern yemen with dozens hurt the plant had earlier been seized by a militant group and looted by civilians with a cigarette thought to have sparked the massive blast it comes as anti-government protests continue to rock the country with thousands of rallying in the capital sanaa in monday alone the most recent...
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factory was shut down after the disaster in japan. they are moving back on line in shreveport today. third straight year without a cost of living increase. government is project ago small increase for next year but most beneficiaries it will be wiped out by rising premiums. second diary of a wimpy kid debuted in the top spot with $24 million in ticket sales. that is your money scope report. >> eric: contra costa workers have to wednesday to apply for retirement. they have been inundated with paperwork because so many are opting or taking pensions. it's based on how much they earned in the last year of work. so county employees who can revt want to do so before their pay is cut which would impact their retirement, as well. application numbers are twice as much as they have been in previous years. >> 'in monterey county caltrans and chp is starting up a helicopter kvs for people living in big sur. it begin crumbling after heavy rain. a two-mile section of highway 1 and big sur is completely closed. crews say it will take one month to fi
factory was shut down after the disaster in japan. they are moving back on line in shreveport today. third straight year without a cost of living increase. government is project ago small increase for next year but most beneficiaries it will be wiped out by rising premiums. second diary of a wimpy kid debuted in the top spot with $24 million in ticket sales. that is your money scope report. >> eric: contra costa workers have to wednesday to apply for retirement. they have been inundated...
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and in japan the fukushima nuclear facilities management for wrong worth watching. aviation levels have dropped ten million times and no mistake probes the regions of a creation of the largest city in the side. of europe is eight now and i'll be back with more news in less than fifteen minutes first let's take a look at what's happening in the world of sports with. what's the big good to have you with us our headlines this hour. the russian vitaly petrov reaches the full no one podium for the first ever time finishing third at the season opening a stream grand prix. all changed russia say goodbye to the top of their euro twenty twelve qualifying group for now after feeling to break the deadlock against armenia . plant ansel about move closer to the garden cup finals both moving up in the respective series over the weekend. the telly showing he's got what it takes to contest in formula one the russian earning first ever podium finish at the opening race of the season in melbourne the borgo rocket believed bettered by pull to flag winner with sebastian vettel lewis ha
and in japan the fukushima nuclear facilities management for wrong worth watching. aviation levels have dropped ten million times and no mistake probes the regions of a creation of the largest city in the side. of europe is eight now and i'll be back with more news in less than fifteen minutes first let's take a look at what's happening in the world of sports with. what's the big good to have you with us our headlines this hour. the russian vitaly petrov reaches the full no one podium for the...
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also, new problems at the fukushima nuclear plant, and a new quake rocks japan, all while japan's automakers are getting back to work, but you might have trouble finding the car you want to buy. >>> the free britney spears concert. >> leigh: we're actually seeing the clouds thicken right now. reports of light rain in south marine, and we look at live doppler 7hd and look at the extended forecast that includes temperatures in the 70s. >> closed captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> alan: nato will assume military command over libya, but the defense department video shows u.s. missles being fired off libya's coast, coalition air raids targeted gadhafi's home continue of sirte. >> we will begin diminishing the level of our engagement, the level of resources we have involved in this. as long as there's a no-fly zone and we have unique capabilities, recon innocence, surveillance, we'll have a prefnlts. >> alan: nato's new role will include upholding an embargo and enforcing a no-fly zone, president obama will speak to the nation about our involvement in libya, and abc-7 will br
also, new problems at the fukushima nuclear plant, and a new quake rocks japan, all while japan's automakers are getting back to work, but you might have trouble finding the car you want to buy. >>> the free britney spears concert. >> leigh: we're actually seeing the clouds thicken right now. reports of light rain in south marine, and we look at live doppler 7hd and look at the extended forecast that includes temperatures in the 70s. >> closed captioning brought to >>...
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supplies of crucial auto parts are in short supply after the japan's earthquake and tsunami. ford is already telling its owners not to accept orders for larger vehicles in black or three colors of red because the paint is in short supply. >>> checking in on wall street. we also have the violence in the middle east. so the market certainly unsteady. the dow jones, nasdaq and s & p posted gains on friday. >>> there are reports that robert gibbs is joining facebook. not as a member or executive. lawmakers are concerned about privacy issues with facebook and gibbs experience with federal leaders could help the company. >>> time now 5:20. good news if you want to go to yosemite this week. what crews were asked to do the past couple of days. >>> plus how is your bracket looking? the team most did not expect to make the tournament is still in it. >>> good morning, northbound 1010 traffic san francisco looking pretty good getting up to the 80 split. we'll tell you more straight ahead. >>> good morning, we have patchy low clouds but it's also cold. napa and santa rosa are both 37 degr
supplies of crucial auto parts are in short supply after the japan's earthquake and tsunami. ford is already telling its owners not to accept orders for larger vehicles in black or three colors of red because the paint is in short supply. >>> checking in on wall street. we also have the violence in the middle east. so the market certainly unsteady. the dow jones, nasdaq and s & p posted gains on friday. >>> there are reports that robert gibbs is joining facebook. not as a...
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buying up the will there was a big recession and japan is now seen as a more or less normal capitalist country with it is all not. japanese to be fearful and they're very anxious about trying to want to ask you about bric bloc that is made up of brazil russia india and china some experts are saying that this block is going to really become. leader in. the world economic arena do you think that's the case or is china way ahead of everyone else china is certainly bigger most other places and all these countries have a long way to grow and very dynamic for that reason because they come from a lower. base. tend to be industrious and ambitious and sold in a way that perhaps is less true in. a continent like your which has been prosperous for an awful long time do you think they could become stronger than the united states in europe in terms of their. combined possibly but to stronger me in today's economies when. corporations very very often it's they hope will have their headquarters in one country but most of the factories in other countries and consumers all over the place and. it's beco
buying up the will there was a big recession and japan is now seen as a more or less normal capitalist country with it is all not. japanese to be fearful and they're very anxious about trying to want to ask you about bric bloc that is made up of brazil russia india and china some experts are saying that this block is going to really become. leader in. the world economic arena do you think that's the case or is china way ahead of everyone else china is certainly bigger most other places and all...
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that tsunami alert in japan only. it did not affect the u.s.. >> mark: two people dead after a deadly boating accident that happened yesterday afternoon. police are moving towards about that is capsized, seven other people were injured, taken to local hospitals. the cause remains under investigation. a disney cruise line employee is missing, 24 year-old rebecca quorum was just seen on tuesday when the disney ship wondered left, low san lucas. their trade to get an update on the hunt for their missing daughter. the update is on the research >> darya: . we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. let's check out lake tahoe, a lot of folks are up in late talk of eyes of the traffic coming back. you cannot tell the road conditions too much, we will talk about the tahoe conditions. [ male announcer ] for 5 bucks, you can get a sub. or...you can get all this. kfc's $5 everyday meals. like two pieces of original recipe. your choice of sides, biscuit and a medium drink. 5 for
that tsunami alert in japan only. it did not affect the u.s.. >> mark: two people dead after a deadly boating accident that happened yesterday afternoon. police are moving towards about that is capsized, seven other people were injured, taken to local hospitals. the cause remains under investigation. a disney cruise line employee is missing, 24 year-old rebecca quorum was just seen on tuesday when the disney ship wondered left, low san lucas. their trade to get an update on the hunt for...
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. >>> the magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit japan. no injuries are reported. meantime, the race against japan continues as radiation reached the highest levels more than two weeks ago. new video of the fukushima complex shows steam rising up from collapsed walls and roof. it contains one hundred times times the normal radiation. they're searching from where that water is coming from. >>> 65 years in the making. you can see a department store turned into a magnificent floral display for the next few weeks. >> we've got spring sunshine coming your way, i promise. we'll talk about that next. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ♪ [ male announcer ] unrestrained. unexpected. and unlike any hybrid you have ever known. ♪ introducing the most fuel-efficient luxury car available. ♪ the radically new, 42 mile per gallon ct hybrid from lexus. ♪ welcome to the darker side of green. like winter, but one of san francisco's surest signs of spring has arrived. >>> well, it may still feel like winter, but when a san francisco store shows springs have arrived, macy's flower show that celebr
. >>> the magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit japan. no injuries are reported. meantime, the race against japan continues as radiation reached the highest levels more than two weeks ago. new video of the fukushima complex shows steam rising up from collapsed walls and roof. it contains one hundred times times the normal radiation. they're searching from where that water is coming from. >>> 65 years in the making. you can see a department store turned into a magnificent floral display...
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>> david wright reporting in from japan tonight. david, thank you. we want to bring in joe cirincione. we heard david wright say that safety warnings might have been ignored. we've been wondering all along about this, six reactors clustered right together in an earthquake zone. why on earth would they do this to begin with? >> yeah, well, the answer, david, is primarily cost. it's more efficient to put your nuclear reactors together in a cluster like this. they design these facilities to withstand all the probable events they're likely to encounter, but not the possible. it's just more expensive to design for a rare earthquake or rare tsunami. unfortunately, even rare events happen. >> a lot of people are going to wonder about the nuclear plants in this country. curious to know, have they thought about all of the potential scenarios or only a few because of cost? >> they've thought about them, but they haven't designed the plants for them. so, we have plants on earthquake faults. we have plants in hurricane paths, in tornado paths. it's time to have
>> david wright reporting in from japan tonight. david, thank you. we want to bring in joe cirincione. we heard david wright say that safety warnings might have been ignored. we've been wondering all along about this, six reactors clustered right together in an earthquake zone. why on earth would they do this to begin with? >> yeah, well, the answer, david, is primarily cost. it's more efficient to put your nuclear reactors together in a cluster like this. they design these...